CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 1, 2026) – MUSC Health Sports Medicine has been named the official health care partner for the Charleston County School District (CCSD) through a five-year agreement, providing comprehensive sports medicine services across the district. MUSC Health will provide 11 athletic trainers dedicated to CCSD schools along with physician support.
This new partnership includes the following schools:
- Baptist Hill Middle School and Baptist Hill High School.
- Burke High School.
- Military Magnet Academy.
- North Charleston High School.
- R. B. Stall High School.
- St. John’s High School.
- Wando High School.
- West Ashley High School.
"At MUSC Health, we're committed to keeping student-athletes healthy, safe and performing at their best, both on and off the field. This partnership with Charleston County School District expands access to expert sports medicine care, athletic training services and specialized resources that support injury prevention, treatment and recovery,” said Saj Joy M.D., CEO of MUSC Health-Charleston Division. “We're proud to partner with CCSD to help ensure student-athletes across Charleston County have access to the high-quality care they need to succeed."
For each school, an MUSC Health athletic trainer will provide daily on-site sports medicine coverage throughout the academic year as well as physician coverage for all home varsity football games. The partnership also extends to the summer months for off-season conditioning and training. Injured or ill athletes and coaches will receive expedited access to the vast services provided by MUSC Health. "Charleston County School District Athletics is thrilled to partner with MUSC Health to provide our student-athletes, coaches and parents with exceptional athletic training services," said CCSD's executive director of Athletics, Gene Ross. "Having dedicated MUSC athletic trainers on our sidelines ensures that our school communities have access to top-tier, localized medical care and injury prevention. This collaboration allows us to elevate safety, health and the overall athletic experience across all our athletic departments."
The partnership strengthens coordination between school-based athletic training services and MUSC Health's broader sports medicine network. When additional evaluation or treatment is needed, student-athletes can be connected to the appropriate specialists and services, supporting timely, comprehensive care.
For more information about the MUSC Health sports medicine services, visit Sports Medicine | MUSC Health.
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About MUSC Health
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates nearly 3,500 students in six colleges and trains more than 1,060 residents and fellows across its health system. MUSC leads the state in research funding from the National Institutes of Health, including National Institute of General Medical Sciences COBRE awards. For information on our academic programs, visit musc.edu.
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. In 2025, for the 11th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.
MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $8.9 billion. The more than 36,200 MUSC members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, contract employees, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research and patient care.
About the Charleston County School District
Charleston County School District (CCSD) is a nationally accredited school district committed to providing equitable and quality educational opportunities for all its students. CCSD is the second-largest school system in South Carolina and represents a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools spanning 1,300 square miles along the coast. CCSD serves approximately 51,000 students in 90 schools and specialized programs.
CCSD offers a diverse portfolio of educational options and specialized programs delivered to the students of CCSD through neighborhood, magnet, IB (international baccalaureate), Montessori, and charter schools and programs. Rich educational opportunities for students include programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); music and other creative and performing arts; career and technical preparation programs; military; dual credit; and many more.
